VASOCONSTRICTOR
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Vasoconstrictor.
Vasoconstrictor - as a noun
Any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pressorvasoconstrictiveHypernyms (Closely Related)
agentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Doctors often prescribe vasoconstrictors to reduce bleeding during surgery."
"Epinephrine is a common vasoconstrictor used in emergency medicine."
"The vasoconstrictor effects of certain medications can help relieve nasal congestion."
"Illegal substances like cocaine can act as vasoconstrictors and raise blood pressure."
"In some cases, vasoconstrictors can cause a narrowing of blood vessels in the brain."
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Is VASOCONSTRICTOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vasoconstrictor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VASOCONSTRICTOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is VASOCONSTRICTOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vasoconstrictor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordVASOCONSTRICTOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is VASOCONSTRICTOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vasoconstrictor is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVASOCONSTRICTOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
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